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6/03/26
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2026 NYS Games (Session 4)
2027 RHP/OF Henrik Zhai (John Jay - Cross River) 5-10, 167.6. Wiry, projectable build. Moves with fluid control but currently lacks explosive twitch. Flat, direct path that peppers the gaps with backspin carry. Tracks with ease in the gaps. Smooth, continuous momentum through fielding and throws. Advanced visual processing allows him to track deep and make quick decisions. Athletic Testing - Grip Strength (R/L): 108.8 / 120.0 - Vizual Edge: 84.60
Physical: 5-6, 134 pounds; Average, slight build. 8.12 runner in the 60.
Offensively: RHH. Even setup, with feet just outside his shoulders; has a pre-pitch bat waggle. Lifts hands with a slight leg-kick for timing. Drifts into contact while showing an average effort from the legs. Showed a direct swing path with a late one hand finish. More line drives than flyballs and groundballs with a peak exit velocity of 78 MPH via Trackman.
Defensively: Starts with a balanced setup; walks into ready position while sitting back. Hands are off to the side with a clean transfer. Long arm swing from a high 3/4 arm slot. OF - 65 MPH.
Pitching: Uses a glove side setup while using a side step. Belt high leg drive with a slight lean over the belt. Has a moderate stride landing inline with the plate. Long arm swing while arm stays in line with 2B; standard 3/4 slot. Square to the plate with finish. FB: Peak velo of 72 MPH, while sitting 68-71 MPH; straight action. CB: 61-63 MPH; showed depth.
Physical: 5-foot-6, 134 pounds; Average, slender build. 8.36 runner in the 60.
Offensively: RHH. Even setup, with feet shoulder width apart; has a pre-pitch bat waggle. Lifts hands with an up and down stride for timing. Drifts into contact while showing an average effort from the legs. Showed a direct swing path with a one-handed finish. More groundballs than line drives and flyballs with a peak exit velocity of 78 MPH via Trackman.
Defensively: Starts with a low to the ground setup; uses prep step while playing low to the ground. Hands are out in front with a clean transfer. Moderate arm circle from a standard 3/4 arm slot. OF - 69 MPH.
Pitching: Uses a glove side setup working primarily from the stretch. Belt high leg drive with a slight coil away from the plate. Has a moderate stride landing inline with the plate. Long arm swing while arm stays in line with 2B; standard 3/4 slot. Square to the plate with finish. FB: Peak velo of 69 MPH, while sitting 67 - 69 MPH; arm side run with sink. CB: 59 - 61 MPH; late action. CH: 64 - 65 MPH; maintains same plain.